Relative Location-Northern 50 north, southern 20, eastern 80 and Western 165
Distance and direction from Liberia-
miles 5832.06 kilo 9385.54
Size-275,562,673 in July 2000
Climate-
mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm Chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Major physical features-Mountains, lakes, ocean
Major cultural characteristics-
American culture encompasses traditions, ideals, customs, beliefs, values, arts, and innovations developed both domestically and imported via colonization and immigration from the British Isles. Prevalent ideas and ideals which evolved domestically such as important national holidays, uniquely American sports, proud military tradition, and innovations in the arts and entertainment give a strong sense of national pride among the population as a whole
Type of government-
Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition
Major cities, Include capital= Washington Dc, Los Angles, Philadelphia, San Fransisco
Head of the state and head of the government= President head of the government
Economic Information
Currency and exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar
British pounds per US dollar: (2009), 0.6494 (2009), 0.5302 (2008), 0.4993 (2007), 0.5418 (2006), 0.5493 (2005)
Canadian dollars per US dollar: 1.1548 (2009), 1.0364 (2008), 1.0724 (2007), 1.1334 (2006), 1.2118 (2005)
Chinese Yuan per US dollar: 6.8249 (2009), 6.9385 (2008), 7.61 (2007), 7.97 (2006), 8.1943 (2005)
Euros per US dollar: 0.7338 (2009), 0.6827 (2008), 0.7345 (2007), 0.7964 (2006), 0.8041 (2005)
Japanese yen per US dollar: 94.5 (2009), 103.58 (2008), 117.99 (2007), 116.18 (2006) 110.22 (2005)
Natural Resources
Coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber Note: the US has the world's largest coal reserves with 491 billion short tons accounting for 27% of the world's total
Agricultural Products -This entry is an ordered listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
Industries
Leading industrial power in the world, highly diversified and technologically advanced; petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber, mining
Imports and Import Partners
China 16.4%, Canada 15.7%, Mexico 10.1%, Japan 6.6%, Germany 4.6% (2008)
Export and Export Partners
Canada 20.1%, Mexico 11.7%, China 5.5%, Japan 5.1%, Germany 4.2%, UK 4.1% (2008)
GDP, GDP per Ca pita
$46,400 (2009 EST.)
Country comparison to the world: 11
$48,100 (2008 EST.)
$48,300 (2007 EST.)
HDI & HDI Ranking (From United Nations Site)
United state ranking is 13 and is qualify for high human development
Unemployment
9.4% (2009 EST.)
Country comparison to the world: 109
5.8% (2008 EST.)
· Current population of your country
Population Information
307,212,123(July 2009 EST.)
Population density
9,581.3
Age distribution
Male =138,053,563 female= 143,368,343
Natural Rate of increase (NRI)
Birth rate expressed as number of births per 1000 per year (currently 14 in the U.S.);
Death rate expressed as the number of deaths per 1000 per year (currently 8 in the U.S.);
So the rate of natural increase is 6 per thousand (0.006 or 0.6%).
How long will it take for your country’s population to double in size? (Divide 70 by the NRI percentage). How does this doubling time compare to other countries in your region
38%
Literacy rate
99.0
Infant mortality rate (out of 1000 births)
6.7
Life expectancy at age 1
78.4
Determine the physical quality of life index for your country:
The largest religion in the US is Christianity, practiced by the majority of the population (76% in 200). Roughly 51.3% of Americans are Protestants, 23.9% are Catholics, and 1.7% are Mormons (the name commonly used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and 1.6% to various other Christian denomination Christianity was introduced during the period of European colonization.
Main language
English
Human Rights Information
· Major human rights issue affecting the country -Human Rights for Katrina Survivors , Taser Abuse · Groups or people most affected by human rights issues -Women’s getting abuse, children and homeless people
Environmental Information Issues
air pollution resulting in acid rain in both the US and Canada; the US is the largest single emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels; water pollution from runoff of pesticides and fertilizers; limited natural fresh water resources in much of the western part of the country require careful management; desertification
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Geographical Profile/Political Information
Relative Location- Northern 50 north, southern 20, eastern 80 and Western 165Distance and direction from Liberia-
miles 5832.06 kilo 9385.54
Size-275,562,673 in July 2000
Climate-
mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm Chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Major physical features-Mountains, lakes, ocean
Major cultural characteristics-
American culture encompasses traditions, ideals, customs, beliefs, values, arts, and innovations developed both domestically and imported via colonization and immigration from the British Isles. Prevalent ideas and ideals which evolved domestically such as important national holidays, uniquely American sports, proud military tradition, and innovations in the arts and entertainment give a strong sense of national pride among the population as a whole
Type of government-
Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition
Major cities, Include capital= Washington Dc, Los Angles, Philadelphia, San Fransisco
Head of the state and head of the government= President head of the government
Economic Information
- Currency and exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar
British pounds per US dollar: (2009), 0.6494 (2009), 0.5302 (2008), 0.4993 (2007), 0.5418 (2006), 0.5493 (2005)Canadian dollars per US dollar: 1.1548 (2009), 1.0364 (2008), 1.0724 (2007), 1.1334 (2006), 1.2118 (2005)
Chinese Yuan per US dollar: 6.8249 (2009), 6.9385 (2008), 7.61 (2007), 7.97 (2006), 8.1943 (2005)
Euros per US dollar: 0.7338 (2009), 0.6827 (2008), 0.7345 (2007), 0.7964 (2006), 0.8041 (2005)
Japanese yen per US dollar: 94.5 (2009), 103.58 (2008), 117.99 (2007), 116.18 (2006) 110.22 (2005)
- Natural Resources
Coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timberNote: the US has the world's largest coal reserves with 491 billion short tons accounting for 27% of the world's total
- Industries
Leading industrial power in the world, highly diversified and technologically advanced; petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber, mining- Imports and Import Partners
China 16.4%, Canada 15.7%, Mexico 10.1%, Japan 6.6%, Germany 4.6% (2008)- Export and Export Partners
Canada 20.1%, Mexico 11.7%, China 5.5%, Japan 5.1%, Germany 4.2%, UK 4.1% (2008)$46,400 (2009 EST.)
Country comparison to the world: 11
$48,100 (2008 EST.)
$48,300 (2007 EST.)
United state ranking is 13 and is qualify for high human development
9.4% (2009 EST.)
Country comparison to the world: 109
5.8% (2008 EST.)
· Current population of your country
Population Information
307,212,123(July 2009 EST.)
- Population density
9,581.3- Age distribution
Male =138,053,563 female= 143,368,343- Natural Rate of increase (NRI)
Birth rate expressed as number of births per 1000 per year (currently 14 in the U.S.);Death rate expressed as the number of deaths per 1000 per year (currently 8 in the U.S.);
So the rate of natural increase is 6 per thousand (0.006 or 0.6%).
- How long will it take for your country’s population to double in size? (Divide 70 by the NRI percentage). How does this doubling time compare to other countries in your region
38%- Literacy rate
99.0- Infant mortality rate (out of 1000 births)
6.7- Life expectancy at age 1
78.4- Determine the physical quality of life index for your country:
(166-infant mortality) x0.625=99.5625(life expectancy-42) x2.7=97.22
(Literacy rate + infant mortality calculation + life expectancy calculation)/ 3
- Chief religions (with percentages)
The largest religion in the US is Christianity, practiced by the majority of the population (76% in 200). Roughly 51.3% of Americans are Protestants, 23.9% are Catholics, and 1.7% are Mormons (the name commonly used to refer to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and 1.6% to various other Christian denomination Christianity was introduced during the period of European colonization.- Main language
EnglishHuman Rights Information
· Major human rights issue affecting the country -Human Rights for Katrina Survivors , Taser Abuse· Groups or people most affected by human rights issues -Women’s getting abuse, children and homeless people
Environmental Information Issues
Bibliography/Works Cited
Cia world factbookgoogle